Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection (granulocytic anaplasmosis) in a dog from Vancouver Island

A 7-year-old Labrador retriever had nonspecific clinical signs that included lethargy, malaise, and difficult ambulation. The dog was native to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and had never left this area. Morulae were identified in polymorphonuclear cells. Serologic studies and polymerase chain...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2005-09, Vol.46 (9), p.825-827
Main Authors: Lester, S.J, Breitschwerdt, E.B, Collis, C.D, Hegarty, B.C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Anaplasma phagocytophilum - immunology
Anaplasma phagocytophilum - isolation & purification
anaplasmosis
animal pathogenic bacteria
Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
British Columbia
case studies
disease detection
dog diseases
Dog Diseases - blood
Dog Diseases - diagnosis
Dog Diseases - drug therapy
Dogs
Ehrlichiosis - blood
Ehrlichiosis - diagnosis
Ehrlichiosis - drug therapy
Ehrlichiosis - veterinary
Labrador Retriever
Male
morula
polymerase chain reaction
Scientific
serodiagnosis
tetracycline
Tetracycline - therapeutic use
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A 7-year-old Labrador retriever had nonspecific clinical signs that included lethargy, malaise, and difficult ambulation. The dog was native to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and had never left this area. Morulae were identified in polymorphonuclear cells. Serologic studies and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing confirmed canine anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. The dog recovered after treatment with tetracycline.
ISSN:0008-5286